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Lionel Messi made an emotional return to Inter Miami on Wednesday, only days after the death of his father, but it was not enough to keep the club in the Leagues Cup: a 3-2 defeat to Club León at Nu Stadium sent the Herons out of the tournament. Named among the substitutes, the Argentine captain was introduced at halftime with Miami leading 1-0, replacing Dániel Pintér — the scorer of the home side’s opener — and drawing a thunderous standing ovation from the

MIAMI — Lionel Messi has been given time away from Inter Miami following the death of his father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi, with the MLS club confirming there is currently no timetable for the Argentine captain’s return. Jorge Messi died in Argentina at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. Messi subsequently returned to Rosario to be with his family, while Inter Miami players, coaches and staff publicly expressed their support for their captain. No Timetable for Messi’s Return Inter Miami

Following Inter Miami CF's wild 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday, Lionel Messi raised an injury flag before this month's FIFA World Cup. The Argentine sensation was replaced in the 73rd minute after he appeared to hold the back of his thigh following one of his signature free kicks. Coach Says Messi Was Suffering From Fatigue Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos had no immediate medical report to provide but indicated the switch was largely precautionary. According to Hoyos: Messi was clearly

Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez, expressing optimism for Inter Miami's prospects, believes the club can clinch its maiden MLS Cup this season as he embarks on his debut campaign with the team. Suárez, who joined Miami as a free agent in December, debuted in Wednesday's 2-0 league victory against Real Salt Lake. Suárez's confidence stems from the club's recent success, having secured their first title, the Leagues Cup, last year. He views the MLS title as a significant challenge and an opportunity to make

Former England and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is keen on coming back to English football after being released by MLS outfit LA Galaxy. The 37-year-old who lives in Hollywood has been told that the Amercian club has declined the option to resign the veteran defender. LA Galaxy’s decision to release Ashley Cole comes as a surprise as the left-back was voted Player of the Year by the club's supporters.  But this doesn’t look like the end of the road for the former Chelsea

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes a name whichever league he plays in. And what a way to make his name in MLS with a stunner against LA FC in his debut match which also happens to be the Los Angeles derby! https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1062526530574725120 Having moved to LA Galaxy in a summer transfer move from Manchester United, Ibrahimovic came off the bench and scored two goals in his debut El Trafico to win it 4-3 for the LA Galaxy including an injury time winner. Barely six minutes